How far is Kettering, OH from New Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to New Carlisle, OH is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.69 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.67 mi
30.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.91 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive New Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huber Heights
OH

City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States

From Kettering
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To New Carlisle
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and New Carlisle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and New Carlisle.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Patterson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2453 ft · 50 sec · East 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Keowee Street

    3120 ft · 1 min · North Keowee Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    970 ft · 26 sec · Valley Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward SR 4 North: Springfield

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and New Carlisle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4 North
9.91 mi · 46%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 16%
South Main Street
1.18 mi · 5%
South Patterson Boulevard
0.66 mi · 3%
North Keowee Street
0.59 mi · 3%
East 3rd Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 4 North

Merge slight left

9.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huber Heights
00h 16m from Kettering
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near New Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to New Carlisle?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Kettering and 10.9 miles from New Carlisle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near New Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Huber Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huber Heights.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

88 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

90 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

97 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and New Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 18.67 mi (30.04 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
New Carlisle

#2 New Carlisle

City in Ohio, US

Population5,559
Coordinates39.9361700, -84.0254900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: New Carlisle (-84.02549, 39.93617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.71
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.85 $5.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.79 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $4.30 $3.31 $6.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and New Carlisle. The current time is 10:37:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.